Britannia Nottingham Hotel

The Britannia Nottingham Hotel is a 3 star city centre hotel located next to Nottingham Castle close to local amenities, tourist attractions & transport.

Address

1 St James Street
Nottingham
NG1 6BN
Tel: +44 (0)871 222 0098

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Overview


The hotel enjoys a central city centre location offering guests 3 star accommodation and facilities. The hotels central location means local attractions, entertainment and business facilities are close by. The hotels facilities make it suitable for both business and leisure guests. The hotel is well located for Birmingham, Lincoln and the Peak District. The location makes the hotel a good base from which to explore the central England & Midlands area.

Local transport links in the area include Nottingham train station located less than one mile from the hotel. The train station offers services to London St Pancreas station and other local and regional areas including Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, Birmingham and Manchester. The hotel is close by to major roads including the M1 and M42 providing good road connections.

Visitors can expect a friendly welcome with good levels of service at the hotel. The hotel is located in Nottingham city centre, where visitors can find good access to local amenities, attractions, dining and entertainment facilities. The closest train stations to the hotel are located at Nottingham, Netherfield and Beeston.



Facilities


There are a total of 166 en-suite guest bedrooms at the hotel. The rooms are decorated and furnished to a good standard offering comfortable 3 star accommodation. Guests can choose from single, twin, double and club rooms with a choice of standard, executive, superior and deluxe rooms.

Room facilities include television, telephone, radio, alarm clock, hairdryer, trouser press, iron and ironing facilities and tea and coffee making facilities. There is 24 hour room service available.

All rooms are non-smoking at the hotel in accordance with hotel policy.

Chargeable Wi-Fi internet access is available at the hotel. There are no on-site car parking facilities for hotel guests. The closest car park is the NCP car park located in St James Street close to the hotel, the approx cost is £17 per day.

The business centre includes extensive facilities for business meetings, exhibitions, seminars and conferences with a choice of well equipped rooms and a capacity of up to 600 delegates.

The hotel also hosts and caters for weddings, there are a range of packages available and banqueting facilities to up to 500 guests.

Dining


Guests can enjoy a hot full English breakfast each morning or a Continental breakfast with a choice of breads, cereals, yogurts, fruits, juices and hot and cold drinks.

The Jenny’s Restaurant serves a range of meat, fish and vegetable dishes along with a choice of starters and desserts. The restaurant serves a range of dishes including a carvery and chef specials. The restaurant provides diners with an enjoyable dining experience in relaxed surroundings. Diners can choose from the wine list and find the perfect accompaniment to their meals.

The Bar Rouge provides a place where guests can sit back and relax with a choice of drinks available including, soft drinks, beers, wines, spirits and cocktails. There is a relaxed atmosphere here and comfortable surroundings making it an ideal place to catch up with friends, family and colleagues.

Local Attractions


The county of Nottinghamshire is located in the East Midlands; the county is landlocked with borders to Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Yorkshire. Over the years the county has become synonymous as home of Robin Hood and the associated attractions, the county offers visitors a range of attractions.

Nottinghamshire has a rich literary tradition, producing two of the best known among literacy figures, Newstead Abbey was the home of poet Lord Byron and was created from the ruins of a 12th century Augustinian priory and is located in over 300 acres of beautiful parkland. In Eastwood the DH Lawrence Birthplace Museum, showcasing the life and works of DH Lawrence is located.

The City of Nottingham is well known for its historic association with Robin Hood and his Merry Men, today it also offers visitors a range of shopping facilities. The city has benefited from a number of year developments and a number of popular bars, clubs and restaurants are located in the city.

Nottingham is home for Notts County Football Club, the world's oldest club founded back in 1862. The city is also home to Nottingham Forest Football Club.

The Industrial Museum & Yard Gallery at Wollaton Park showcases the industrial heritage of Nottingham outlining its famous lace industry and other industries that have played a role in its history. The lace market on Victoria Street is popular among visitors and is regarded as a fine example of Victorian architecture. Nottingham is a city with its fair share of historical attractions; these include from Nottingham Castle, originally built by the Normans and Wollaton Hall, a notable Tudor manor. Wollaton Hall was built in 1588 and it now houses the Nottingham Natural History Museum.

Newstead Abbey is a historic house set in a scenic landscape of gardens and parkland in Nottinghamshire. Founded back in the 12th century Newstead became the seat of the Byron family in 1540. The Abbey's best known owner was the poet Lord Byron, Newstead Abbey remained a private house until 1931, when it was given to the Nottingham Corporation allowing for the general public to visit the historic house.

Nottingham Castle is a historic 17th century ducal mansion built on the site of the original medieval castle. The castle provides visitors with some spectacular views across the city of Nottingham. There is a museum and art gallery on site that showcases impressive collections of glass, silver, paintings, glass and armour in addition to Nottingham history for the past fifteen centuries. The east terrace provides scenic panoramic views of the city. There is a children’s playground and interactive displays and an activity led gallery that bring to life paintings. It makes for an interesting family day out.

The Birthplace of DH Lawrence Museum is located in Eastwood in Nottingham. One of the UK's most celebrated and best known poets, David Herbert (DH) Lawrence was a poet, novelist, playwright and artist was born in the house on 11th September 1885. The house has been very carefully restored and refurbished to reflect the lifestyle of the working class of Victorian times, and to show the early childhood of the celebrated poet himself. The museum includes exhibition rooms, where visitors can learn more about his life and works. Address: 8a Victoria Street, Eastwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3AW and Telephone: +44 (0) 177 371 7353.

Sherwood Forest Country Park is a must see for fans of the great outdoors. Visitors can relax with nature and the natural environment, the country park was set up a number of years ago to help and encourage everyone enjoy the lovely countryside. Visitors after relaxation can relax in a tranquil, serene environment, whilst those after more adventurous pursuits can explore the area and enjoy a range of outdoor activities. Popular activities here include cycling, walking, and horse riding.

Visitors can return to the times of Robin Hood with walks through Sherwood Forest including a route which takes you past the Major Oak, in which Robin reputedly hid to escape the Sheriff's men. There is a Robin Hood exhibition where visitors can learn more about the exploits of the legendary outlaw.

The City of Caves is a fascinating subterranean attraction and the only remaining underground medieval tannery in the UK. There is a World War II air raid shelter and visitors can learn more about Nottingham's ale in the pub cellar. It is situated beneath the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, visitors can experience over 750 years of Nottingham's history told via this unique man-made sandstone cave system.

Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre is located in the former Coach House and Stables of Edwinstowe Hall in Sherwood Forest. Here the buildings have been converted into among the most creatively designed craft centres in the UK. There are a number of studios that are enclosed to ensure weather cannot spoil your visit. Outside the main building there are more studios centred around the courtyard, there is also a popular small picnic area close by. The Centre functions as a working art and craft centre with a wide variety of arts and crafts. Visitors may see craft workers working completing the craft gifts that are then sold.

Theatre aficionados can visit the Nottingham Playhouse located in the city centre. The playhouse is a proscenium theatre with an auditorium that can accommodate over 750 people. The Playhouse presents a diverse range of plays and performances that cater for a wide range of tastes. The productions change on a regular basis based on UK and international art projects.

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Closest Train Stations:

Nottingham: 0.6 Miles

Netherfield: 3.7 Miles

Beeston: 3.8 Miles


Closest Airports:
The closest airport is East Midlands Airport located 15 miles away by road via the A52, A453 and M1. Birmingham Airport is located 51 miles away via the A52, M1, M42 and A45.

East Midlands Airport: 15 Miles

Birmingham Airport: 51 Miles




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